On this episode of the Wisconsin Sportsman Podcast, Pierce speaks with chef and author Hank Shaw about the culinary world of wild game cooking! The guys discuss the increasing interest in hunting and gathering, Hank's personal journey into the culinary arts, and the upcoming Wild Alask & Wild Wisconsin dinner series featuring wild game dishes, that will be held January 29th & 30th at Seven Acre Dairy Co. in Belleville. The conversation explores various cooking styles, the importance of utilizing wild game properly, tips for maintaining meat quality, the importance of proper thawing, salting, and cooking methods to enhance flavor and tenderness, the quality of deer meat in relation to age and time of year, and Hank even offers practical advice on dry aging meat at home. Finally, Hank shares his favorite way to make turkey wings, how he likes to prepare waterfowl, tips for pairing spices with various wild game, and some quick and easy weeknight meal ideas for you to try for yourself. All that and more in this week's episode!

To reserve your spot for Hank's Wild Alaska and/or Wild Wisconsin dinners, visit www.sevenacredairyco.com/dinnerseries/
Be sure to go check out Hank's excellent cook books at honest-food.net and follow along with his adventures on Instagram @huntgathercook

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